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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.58, 416.37 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.58, 416.37 and 133.40 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.58 : 416.37 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.58/416.37 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.58x = 416.37 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.58x = 55,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543.76/277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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