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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.67, 416.03 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.67, 416.03 and 123.52 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.67 : 416.03 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.67/416.03 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.67x = 416.03 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.67x = 51,388.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,388.03/277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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