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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 415.48 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 415.48 and 132.80 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 415.48 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/415.48 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 415.48 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 55,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,175.74/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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