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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 416.41 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 416.41 and 147.55 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 416.41 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/416.41 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 416.41 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 61,442.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,442.01/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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