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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.07, 415.70 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.07, 415.70 and 132.71 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.07 : 415.70 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.07/415.70 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.07x = 415.70 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.07x = 55,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,166.88/277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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