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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.52, 415.82 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.52, 415.82 and 123.22 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.52 : 415.82 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.52/415.82 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.52x = 415.82 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.52x = 51,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,237.34/277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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