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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.13, 382.43 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.13, 382.43 and 152.79 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.13 : 382.43 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.13/382.43 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.13x = 382.43 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.13x = 58,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,428.80/277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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