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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 416.40 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 416.40 and 133.14 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 416.40 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/416.40 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 416.40 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 55,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,439.50/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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