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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 415.75 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 415.75 and 94.60 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 415.75 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/415.75 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 415.75 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 39,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,329.95/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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