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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 414.75 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 414.75 and 146.73 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 414.75 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/414.75 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 414.75 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 60,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,856.27/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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