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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.22, 415.82 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.22, 415.82 and 71.79 is: 107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.22 : 415.82 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.22/415.82 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.22x = 415.82 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.22x = 29,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,851.72/277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.68

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