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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.77, 416.84 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.77, 416.84 and 133.50 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.77 : 416.84 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.77/416.84 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.77x = 416.84 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.77x = 55,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,648.14/277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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