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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.90, 416.24 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.90, 416.24 and 133.31 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.90 : 416.24 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.90/416.24 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.90x = 416.24 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.90x = 55,489.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,489.83/277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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