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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.77, 416.55 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.77, 416.55 and 133.44 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.77 : 416.55 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.77/416.55 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.77x = 416.55 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.77x = 55,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,584.43/277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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