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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 382.71 and 153.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 382.71 and 153.00 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 382.71 = 153.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/382.71 = 153.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 382.71 × 153.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 58,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,551.95/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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