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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.36, 415.61 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.36, 415.61 and 147.33 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.36 : 415.61 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.36/415.61 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.36x = 415.61 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.36x = 61,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,230.49/277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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