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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.22, 415.84 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.22, 415.84 and 92.13 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.22 : 415.84 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.22/415.84 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.22x = 415.84 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.22x = 38,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,311.34/277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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