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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.83, 416.82 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.83, 416.82 and 82.83 is: 124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.83 : 416.82 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.83/416.82 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.83x = 416.82 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.83x = 34,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,525.20/277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.27

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