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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 382.40 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 382.40 and 159.05 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 382.40 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/382.40 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 382.40 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 60,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,820.49/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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