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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.73, 416.44 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.73, 416.44 and 156.13 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.73 : 416.44 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.73/416.44 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.73x = 416.44 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.73x = 65,017.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,017.93/277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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