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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 416.12 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 416.12 and 85 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 416.12 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/416.12 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 416.12 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 35,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,370.20/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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