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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 416.08 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 416.08 and 123.15 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 416.08 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/416.08 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 416.08 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 51,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,240.25/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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