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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 415.78 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 415.78 and 94.52 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 415.78 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/415.78 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 415.78 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 39,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,299.53/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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