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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.94, 417.05 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.94, 417.05 and 133.63 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.94 : 417.05 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.94/417.05 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.94x = 417.05 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.94x = 55,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,730.39/277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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