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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 382.50 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 382.50 and 208.36 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 382.50 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/382.50 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 382.50 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 79,697.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,697.70/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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