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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 416.10 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 416.10 and 155.40 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 416.10 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/416.10 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 416.10 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 64,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,661.94/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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