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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.15, 415.89 and 103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.15, 415.89 and 103.79 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.15 : 415.89 = 103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.15/415.89 = 103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.15x = 415.89 × 103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.15x = 43,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165.22/277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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