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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.07, 415.59 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.07, 415.59 and 94.48 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.07 : 415.59 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.07/415.59 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.07x = 415.59 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.07x = 39,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,264.94/277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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