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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 415.87 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 415.87 and 94.66 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 415.87 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/415.87 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 415.87 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 39,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364.79/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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