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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.80, 416.76 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.80, 416.76 and 149.52 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.80 : 416.76 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.80/416.76 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.80x = 416.76 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.80x = 62,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,313.96/277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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