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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.19, 382.50 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.19, 382.50 and 159.18 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.19 : 382.50 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.19/382.50 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.19x = 382.50 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.19x = 60,886.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,886.35/277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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