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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.95, 416.66 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.95, 416.66 and 133.64 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.95 : 416.66 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.95/416.66 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.95x = 416.66 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.95x = 55,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,682.44/277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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