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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 415.80 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 415.80 and 123.14 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 415.80 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/415.80 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 415.80 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 51,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,202.65/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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