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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.93, 417 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.93, 417 and 123.88 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.93 : 417 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.93/417 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.93x = 417 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.93x = 51,657.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657.96/277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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