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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 415.80 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 415.80 and 132.75 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 415.80 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/415.80 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 415.80 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 55,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197.45/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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