Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.88, 416.84 and 85.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 277.88, 416.84 and 85.50 is: 128.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277.88 : 416.84 = 85.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277.88/416.84 = 85.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277.88x = 416.84 × 85.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277.88x = 35,639.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,639.39/277.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128.26
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