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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.29, 416.07 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.29, 416.07 and 133.02 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.29 : 416.07 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.29/416.07 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.29x = 416.07 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.29x = 55,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,345.63/277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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