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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 416.26 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 416.26 and 156.02 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 416.26 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/416.26 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 416.26 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 64,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,944.89/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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