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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.43, 415.97 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.43, 415.97 and 147.35 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.43 : 415.97 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.43/415.97 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.43x = 415.97 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.43x = 61,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,292.48/277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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