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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.81, 416.77 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.81, 416.77 and 95.15 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.81 : 416.77 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.81/416.77 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.81x = 416.77 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.81x = 39,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,655.69/277.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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