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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.13, 415.72 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.13, 415.72 and 94.53 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 415.72 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/415.72 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 415.72 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 39,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,298.81/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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