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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.84, 416.76 and 72.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.84, 416.76 and 72.42 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.84 : 416.76 = 72.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.84/416.76 = 72.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.84x = 416.76 × 72.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.84x = 30,183.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,183.26/277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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