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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 382.48 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 382.48 and 152.81 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 382.48 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/382.48 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 382.48 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 58,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,445.91/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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