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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.84, 416.71 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.84, 416.71 and 92.75 is: 139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.84 : 416.71 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.84/416.71 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.84x = 416.71 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.84x = 38,648.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,648.81/277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.10

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