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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 416.27 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 416.27 and 133.20 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 416.27 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/416.27 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 416.27 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 55,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,447.16/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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