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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 415.86 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 415.86 and 133.04 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 415.86 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/415.86 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 415.86 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 55,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,326.01/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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