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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.55, 416.33 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.55, 416.33 and 132.83 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.55 : 416.33 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.55/416.33 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.55x = 416.33 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.55x = 55,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299.93/277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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