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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.23, 415.94 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.23, 415.94 and 147.23 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.23 : 415.94 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.23/415.94 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.23x = 415.94 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.23x = 61,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,240.25/277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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