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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.94, 416.16 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.94, 416.16 and 147.67 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.94 : 416.16 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.94/416.16 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.94x = 416.16 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.94x = 61,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453.31/277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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