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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.04, 415.46 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.04, 415.46 and 146.96 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.04 : 415.46 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.04/415.46 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.04x = 415.46 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.04x = 61,057.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,057.36/277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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