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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 415.60 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 415.60 and 94.46 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 415.60 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/415.60 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 415.60 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 39,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,257.58/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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