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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.83, 416.66 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.83, 416.66 and 147.76 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.83 : 416.66 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.83/416.66 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.83x = 416.66 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.83x = 61,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,565.68/277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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