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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.37, 382.76 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.37, 382.76 and 153.01 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.37 : 382.76 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.37/382.76 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.37x = 382.76 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.37x = 58,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,565.82/277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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