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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 416.55 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 416.55 and 152.68 is: 229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 416.55 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/416.55 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 416.55 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 63,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,598.09/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.00

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