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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.34, 416.08 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.34, 416.08 and 94.74 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.34 : 416.08 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.34/416.08 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.34x = 416.08 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.34x = 39,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,419.42/277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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