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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.42, 416.10 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.42, 416.10 and 85 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.42 : 416.10 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.42/416.10 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.42x = 416.10 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.42x = 35,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,368.50/277.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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