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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.21, 415.65 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.21, 415.65 and 94.53 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.21 : 415.65 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.21/415.65 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.21x = 415.65 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.21x = 39,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,291.39/277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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