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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.27, 415.92 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.27, 415.92 and 94.60 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.27 : 415.92 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.27/415.92 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.27x = 415.92 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.27x = 39,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346.03/277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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