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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 382.38 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 382.38 and 152.75 is: 210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 382.38 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/382.38 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 382.38 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 58,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,405.87/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.79

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