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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 416.10 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 416.10 and 92.34 is: 138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 416.10 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/416.10 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 416.10 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 38,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,422.90/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.48

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