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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 416.96 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 416.96 and 85.59 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 416.96 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/416.96 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 416.96 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 35,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,689.06/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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