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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.19, 382.53 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.19, 382.53 and 152.85 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.19 : 382.53 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.19/382.53 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.19x = 382.53 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.19x = 58,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,469.21/277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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