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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 415.71 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 415.71 and 132.75 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 415.71 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/415.71 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 415.71 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 55,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,185.50/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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