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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 415.72 and 84.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 415.72 and 84.80 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 415.72 = 84.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/415.72 = 84.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 415.72 × 84.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 35,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,253.06/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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