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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 382.26 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 382.26 and 152.66 is: 210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 382.26 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/382.26 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 382.26 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 58,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,355.81/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.67

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