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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.73, 416.58 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.73, 416.58 and 95.12 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.73 : 416.58 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.73/416.58 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.73x = 416.58 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.73x = 39,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,625.09/277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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