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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.36, 416.06 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.36, 416.06 and 94.70 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.36 : 416.06 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.36/416.06 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.36x = 416.06 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.36x = 39,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,400.00/277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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