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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.73, 415.68 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.73, 415.68 and 154.14 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.73 : 415.68 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.73/415.68 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.73x = 415.68 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.73x = 64,071.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,071.11/277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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