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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 415.72 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 415.72 and 94.52 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 415.72 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/415.72 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 415.72 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 39,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,292.54/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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