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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 382.69 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 382.69 and 152.97 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 382.69 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/382.69 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 382.69 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 58,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,540.70/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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