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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 382.61 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 382.61 and 152.90 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 382.61 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/382.61 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 382.61 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 58,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,499.35/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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