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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.42, 416.08 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.42, 416.08 and 85 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.42 : 416.08 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.42/416.08 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.42x = 416.08 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.42x = 35,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,366.80/277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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