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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.98, 417.12 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.98, 417.12 and 154.59 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.98 : 417.12 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.98/417.12 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.98x = 417.12 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.98x = 64,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,482.58/277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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