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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.93, 417 and 85.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.93, 417 and 85.57 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.93 : 417 = 85.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.93/417 = 85.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.93x = 417 × 85.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.93x = 35,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682.69/277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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