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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 414.94 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 414.94 and 122.56 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 414.94 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/414.94 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 414.94 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 50,855.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,855.05/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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