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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 415.76 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 415.76 and 132.92 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 415.76 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/415.76 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 415.76 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 55,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,262.82/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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