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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.86, 416.46 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.86, 416.46 and 131.43 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.86 : 416.46 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.86/416.46 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.86x = 416.46 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.86x = 54,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735.34/277.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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