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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.21, 415.86 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.21, 415.86 and 103.87 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.21 : 415.86 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.21/415.86 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.21x = 415.86 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.21x = 43,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,195.38/277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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