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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.84, 416.81 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.84, 416.81 and 82.83 is: 124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.84 : 416.81 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.84/416.81 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.84x = 416.81 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.84x = 34,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524.58/277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.26

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