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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.84, 416.82 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.84, 416.82 and 133.56 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.84 : 416.82 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.84/416.82 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.84x = 416.82 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.84x = 55,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,670.48/277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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