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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 415.61 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 415.61 and 94.58 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 415.61 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/415.61 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 415.61 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 39,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,308.39/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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