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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.22, 382.59 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.22, 382.59 and 159.20 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.22 : 382.59 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.22/382.59 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.22x = 382.59 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.22x = 60,909.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,909.28/277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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