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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.64, 416.30 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.64, 416.30 and 147.48 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.64 : 416.30 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.64/416.30 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.64x = 416.30 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.64x = 61,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,395.92/277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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