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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 415.96 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 415.96 and 123.27 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 415.96 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/415.96 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 415.96 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 51,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,276.92/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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