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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.39, 382.80 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.39, 382.80 and 153.07 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.39 : 382.80 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.39/382.80 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.39x = 382.80 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.39x = 58,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,595.20/277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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