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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.22, 415.94 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.22, 415.94 and 147.32 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.22 : 415.94 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.22/415.94 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.22x = 415.94 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.22x = 61,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,275.54/277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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