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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.77, 266.79 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.77, 266.79 and 137.27 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.77 : 266.79 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.77/266.79 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.77x = 266.79 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.77x = 36,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,622.26/177.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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