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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.36, 382.80 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.36, 382.80 and 211.84 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.36 : 382.80 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.36/382.80 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.36x = 382.80 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.36x = 81,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,092.35/277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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