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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 415.97 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 415.97 and 92.23 is: 138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 415.97 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/415.97 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 415.97 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 38,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,365.79/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.33

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