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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.75, 416.67 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.75, 416.67 and 85.42 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.75 : 416.67 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.75/416.67 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.75x = 416.67 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.75x = 35,591.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,591.95/277.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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