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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.07, 415.20 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.07, 415.20 and 122.86 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.07 : 415.20 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.07/415.20 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.07x = 415.20 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.07x = 51,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,011.47/277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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