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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.31, 415.22 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.31, 415.22 and 147.04 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.31 : 415.22 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.31/415.22 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.31x = 415.22 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.31x = 61,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,053.95/277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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