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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.43, 416.13 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.43, 416.13 and 94.82 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.43 : 416.13 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.43/416.13 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.43x = 416.13 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.43x = 39,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,458.49/277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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