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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 415.54 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 415.54 and 130.68 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 415.54 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/415.54 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 415.54 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 54,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,302.77/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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