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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.58, 416.31 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.58, 416.31 and 131.33 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.58 : 416.31 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.58/416.31 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.58x = 416.31 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.58x = 54,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,673.14/277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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