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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.58, 416.22 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.58, 416.22 and 133.16 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.58 : 416.22 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.58/416.22 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.58x = 416.22 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.58x = 55,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423.86/277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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