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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.14, 415.38 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.14, 415.38 and 122.74 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.14 : 415.38 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.14/415.38 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.14x = 415.38 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.14x = 50,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,983.74/277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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