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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.82, 416.79 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.82, 416.79 and 147.80 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.82 : 416.79 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.82/416.79 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.82x = 416.79 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.82x = 61,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,599.48/277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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