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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.33, 415.86 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.33, 415.86 and 94.74 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.33 : 415.86 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.33/415.86 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.33x = 415.86 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.33x = 39,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,396.50/277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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