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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 415.73 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 415.73 and 147.39 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 415.73 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/415.73 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 415.73 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 61,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,275.48/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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