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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 415.58 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 415.58 and 130.97 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 415.58 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/415.58 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 415.58 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 54,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427.30/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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