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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.23, 382.59 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.23, 382.59 and 152.90 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.23 : 382.59 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.23/382.59 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.23x = 382.59 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.23x = 58,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,496.29/277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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