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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.89, 416.61 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.89, 416.61 and 133.58 is: 200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.89 : 416.61 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.89/416.61 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.89x = 416.61 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.89x = 55,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,648.68/277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.25

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