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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.99, 416.55 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.99, 416.55 and 123.88 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.99 : 416.55 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.99/416.55 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.99x = 416.55 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.99x = 51,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,602.21/277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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