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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 416.62 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 416.62 and 131.46 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 416.62 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/416.62 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 416.62 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 54,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,768.87/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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