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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 416.02 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 416.02 and 133.02 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 416.02 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/416.02 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 416.02 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 55,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338.98/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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