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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 416.16 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 416.16 and 133.20 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 416.16 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/416.16 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 416.16 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 55,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432.51/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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