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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.88, 416.14 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.88, 416.14 and 133.25 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.88 : 416.14 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.88/416.14 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.88x = 416.14 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.88x = 55,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450.66/277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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