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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.95, 416.98 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.95, 416.98 and 82.96 is: 124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.95 : 416.98 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.95/416.98 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.95x = 416.98 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.95x = 34,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591.84/277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.46

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