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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.23, 415.88 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.23, 415.88 and 101.58 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.23 : 415.88 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.23/415.88 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.23x = 415.88 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.23x = 42,246.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246.14/277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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