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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.94, 417 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.94, 417 and 133.68 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.94 : 417 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.94/417 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.94x = 417 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.94x = 55,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,744.56/277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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