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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.29, 415.85 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.29, 415.85 and 94.64 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.29 : 415.85 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.29/415.85 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.29x = 415.85 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.29x = 39,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,353.49/277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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