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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.07, 415.98 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.07, 415.98 and 155.41 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.07 : 415.98 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.07/415.98 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.07x = 415.98 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.07x = 64,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,646.41/277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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