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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.23, 415.85 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.23, 415.85 and 84.86 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.23 : 415.85 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.23/415.85 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.23x = 415.85 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.23x = 35,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289.03/277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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