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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.01, 415.59 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.01, 415.59 and 94.38 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.01 : 415.59 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.01/415.59 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.01x = 415.59 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.01x = 39,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,223.38/277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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