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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 382.44 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 382.44 and 159.10 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 382.44 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/382.44 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 382.44 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 60,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,845.55/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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