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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.85, 416.98 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.85, 416.98 and 133.67 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.85 : 416.98 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.85/416.98 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.85x = 416.98 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.85x = 55,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,737.72/277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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