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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 416.39 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 416.39 and 85.22 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 416.39 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/416.39 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 416.39 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 35,484.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,484.29/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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