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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 416.22 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 416.22 and 72.05 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 416.22 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/416.22 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 416.22 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 29,988.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,988.65/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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