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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 382.21 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 382.21 and 152.64 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 382.21 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/382.21 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 382.21 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 58,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340.53/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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