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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 416.17 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 416.17 and 131.26 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 416.17 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/416.17 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 416.17 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 54,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,628.01/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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