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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.25, 382.70 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.25, 382.70 and 159.30 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.25 : 382.70 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.25/382.70 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.25x = 382.70 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.25x = 60,963.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,963.31/277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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