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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.96, 416.70 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.96, 416.70 and 133.57 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.96 : 416.70 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.96/416.70 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.96x = 416.70 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.96x = 55,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,658.62/277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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