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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 415.94 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 415.94 and 92.22 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 415.94 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/415.94 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 415.94 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 38,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,358.22/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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