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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 266.07 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 266.07 and 131.15 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 266.07 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/266.07 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 266.07 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 34,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,893.75/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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