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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 381.69 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 381.69 and 211.56 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 381.69 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/381.69 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 381.69 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 80,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,750.34/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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