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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 382.31 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 382.31 and 159.03 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 382.31 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/382.31 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 382.31 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 60,797.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797.96/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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