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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.23, 416.10 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.23, 416.10 and 131.06 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.23 : 416.10 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.23/416.10 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.23x = 416.10 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.23x = 54,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,531.99/277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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