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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.54, 416.37 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.54, 416.37 and 131.39 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.54 : 416.37 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.54/416.37 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.54x = 416.37 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.54x = 54,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704.77/277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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