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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.83, 416.77 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.83, 416.77 and 133.55 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.83 : 416.77 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.83/416.77 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.83x = 416.77 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.83x = 55,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657.22/277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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