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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 415.41 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 415.41 and 147.15 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 415.41 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/415.41 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 415.41 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 61,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,127.58/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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