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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 415.50 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 415.50 and 147.40 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 415.50 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/415.50 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 415.50 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 61,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,245.45/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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