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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 416.28 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 416.28 and 147.54 is: 220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 416.28 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/416.28 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 416.28 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 61,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,417.95/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.99

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