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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.37, 415.76 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.37, 415.76 and 94.65 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.37 : 415.76 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.37/415.76 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.37x = 415.76 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.37x = 39,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,351.21/277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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