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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.34, 382.73 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.34, 382.73 and 152.99 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.34 : 382.73 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.34/382.73 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.34x = 382.73 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.34x = 58,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,552.62/277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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