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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.83, 416.67 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.83, 416.67 and 95.19 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.83 : 416.67 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.83/416.67 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.83x = 416.67 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.83x = 39,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,662.82/277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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