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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.60, 416.08 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.60, 416.08 and 133.28 is: 199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.60 : 416.08 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.60/416.08 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.60x = 416.08 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.60x = 55,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455.14/277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.77

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