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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.45, 416.19 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.45, 416.19 and 147.57 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.45 : 416.19 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.45/416.19 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.45x = 416.19 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.45x = 61,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,418.20/277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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