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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 415.87 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 415.87 and 123.20 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 415.87 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/415.87 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 415.87 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 51,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,235.18/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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