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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.57, 416.46 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.57, 416.46 and 123.49 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.57 : 416.46 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.57/416.46 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.57x = 416.46 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.57x = 51,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,428.65/277.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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