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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.67, 416.66 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.67, 416.66 and 147.74 is: 221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.67 : 416.66 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.67/416.66 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.67x = 416.66 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.67x = 61,554.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554.53/277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.69

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