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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.27, 415.98 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.27, 415.98 and 82.27 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.27 : 415.98 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.27/415.98 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.27x = 415.98 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.27x = 34,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,221.24/277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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