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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.27, 382.67 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.27, 382.67 and 159.28 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.27 : 382.67 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.27/382.67 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.27x = 382.67 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.27x = 60,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,949.92/277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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