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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.91, 416.84 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.91, 416.84 and 82.92 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.91 : 416.84 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.91/416.84 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.91x = 416.84 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.91x = 34,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,564.37/277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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