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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 416.44 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 416.44 and 147.62 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 416.44 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/416.44 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 416.44 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 61,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,476.10/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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