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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 416.11 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 416.11 and 131.20 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 416.11 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/416.11 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 416.11 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 54,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,590.90/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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