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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.78, 416.76 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.78, 416.76 and 133.42 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.78 : 416.76 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.78/416.76 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.78x = 416.76 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.78x = 55,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,604.12/277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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