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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 415.28 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 415.28 and 122.86 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 415.28 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/415.28 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 415.28 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 51,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,021.30/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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