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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 416.14 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 416.14 and 133.08 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 416.14 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/416.14 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 416.14 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 55,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379.91/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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