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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.88, 416.34 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.88, 416.34 and 131.46 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.88 : 416.34 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.88/416.34 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.88x = 416.34 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.88x = 54,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,732.06/277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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