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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.19, 415.59 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.19, 415.59 and 92.02 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.19 : 415.59 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.19/415.59 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.19x = 415.59 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.19x = 38,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240.51/277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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