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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.93, 417.30 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.93, 417.30 and 133.75 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.93 : 417.30 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.93/417.30 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.93x = 417.30 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.93x = 55,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,813.88/277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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