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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.45, 415.82 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.45, 415.82 and 131.20 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.45 : 415.82 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.45/415.82 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.45x = 415.82 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.45x = 54,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,554.87/277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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