Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.21, 415.77 and 71.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 277.21, 415.77 and 71.79 is: 107.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277.21 : 415.77 = 71.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277.21/415.77 = 71.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277.21x = 415.77 × 71.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277.21x = 29,848.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,848.03/277.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107.67
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