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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 415.80 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 415.80 and 132.89 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 415.80 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/415.80 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 415.80 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 55,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255.66/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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