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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 416.29 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 416.29 and 147.41 is: 221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 416.29 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/416.29 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 416.29 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 61,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,364.97/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.15

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