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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.87, 416.63 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.87, 416.63 and 147.79 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.87 : 416.63 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.87/416.63 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.87x = 416.63 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.87x = 61,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,571.97/277.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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