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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.34, 382.29 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.34, 382.29 and 210.99 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.34 : 382.29 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.34/382.29 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.34x = 382.29 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.34x = 80,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,659.37/277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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