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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.19, 415.67 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.19, 415.67 and 82.13 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.19 : 415.67 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.19/415.67 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.19x = 415.67 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.19x = 34,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,136.49/277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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