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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.98, 416.97 and 85.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.98, 416.97 and 85.61 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.98 : 416.97 = 85.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.98/416.97 = 85.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.98x = 416.97 × 85.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.98x = 35,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,694.72/277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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