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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 382.62 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 382.62 and 159.24 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 382.62 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/382.62 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 382.62 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 60,928.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,928.41/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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