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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 415.76 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 415.76 and 114.86 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 415.76 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/415.76 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 415.76 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 47,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,751.54/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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