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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 415.20 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 415.20 and 132.40 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 415.20 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/415.20 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 415.20 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 54,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,972.48/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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