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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.13, 382.34 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.13, 382.34 and 159.09 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 382.34 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/382.34 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 382.34 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 60,826.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,826.47/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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