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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.93, 416.76 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.93, 416.76 and 95.26 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.93 : 416.76 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.93/416.76 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.93x = 416.76 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.93x = 39,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,698.47/277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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