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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.25, 382.63 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.25, 382.63 and 202.59 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.25 : 382.63 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.25/382.63 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.25x = 382.63 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.25x = 77,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,517.01/277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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