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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.19, 416.00 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.19, 416.00 and 147.33 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.19 : 416.00 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.19/416.00 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.19x = 416.00 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.19x = 61,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,289.65/277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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