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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.05, 382.14 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.05, 382.14 and 211.71 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.05 : 382.14 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.05/382.14 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.05x = 382.14 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.05x = 80,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,902.86/277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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