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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.01, 382.27 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.01, 382.27 and 152.66 is: 210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.01 : 382.27 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.01/382.27 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.01x = 382.27 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.01x = 58,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,357.12/277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.67

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