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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 415.95 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 415.95 and 82.35 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 415.95 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/415.95 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 415.95 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 34,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,253.48/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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