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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 415.92 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 415.92 and 132.93 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 415.92 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/415.92 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 415.92 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 55,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,288.25/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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