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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.41, 382.84 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.41, 382.84 and 153.07 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.41 : 382.84 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.41/382.84 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.41x = 382.84 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.41x = 58,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,600.94/277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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