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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.37, 382.77 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.37, 382.77 and 153.03 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.37 : 382.77 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.37/382.77 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.37x = 382.77 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.37x = 58,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,575.29/277.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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