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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.01, 382.26 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.01, 382.26 and 152.65 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.01 : 382.26 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.01/382.26 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.01x = 382.26 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.01x = 58,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,350.08/277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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