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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.00, 382.29 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.00, 382.29 and 159.01 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.00 : 382.29 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.00/382.29 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.00x = 382.29 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.00x = 60,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,787.81/277.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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