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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.19, 415.80 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.19, 415.80 and 114.89 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.19 : 415.80 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.19/415.80 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.19x = 415.80 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.19x = 47,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769.18/277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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