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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.64, 416.58 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.64, 416.58 and 133.36 is: 200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.64 : 416.58 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.64/416.58 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.64x = 416.58 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.64x = 55,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555.11/277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.10

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