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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.91, 416.59 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.91, 416.59 and 133.73 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.91 : 416.59 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.91/416.59 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.91x = 416.59 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.91x = 55,710.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,710.58/277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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