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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.29, 382.64 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.29, 382.64 and 152.94 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.29 : 382.64 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.29/382.64 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.29x = 382.64 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.29x = 58,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,520.20/277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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