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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.95, 416.22 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.95, 416.22 and 156.07 is: 233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.95 : 416.22 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.95/416.22 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.95x = 416.22 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.95x = 64,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,959.46/277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.71

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