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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.87, 416.82 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.87, 416.82 and 123.80 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.87 : 416.82 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.87/416.82 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.87x = 416.82 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.87x = 51,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,602.32/277.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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