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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 382.78 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 382.78 and 151.34 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 382.78 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/382.78 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 382.78 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 57,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,930.33/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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