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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 415.50 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 415.50 and 130.73 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 415.50 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/415.50 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 415.50 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 54,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,320.94/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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