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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.03, 382.36 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.03, 382.36 and 159.02 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.03 : 382.36 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.03/382.36 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.03x = 382.36 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.03x = 60,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,802.73/277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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