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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.99, 416.53 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.99, 416.53 and 131.58 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.99 : 416.53 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.99/416.53 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.99x = 416.53 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.99x = 54,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,807.02/277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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