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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.96, 416.79 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.96, 416.79 and 123.93 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.96 : 416.79 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.96/416.79 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.96x = 416.79 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.96x = 51,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,650.08/277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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