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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.95, 416.81 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.95, 416.81 and 85.47 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.95 : 416.81 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.95/416.81 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.95x = 416.81 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.95x = 35,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624.32/277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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