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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.04, 415.64 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.04, 415.64 and 130.73 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.04 : 415.64 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.04/415.64 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.04x = 415.64 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.04x = 54,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,333.89/277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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