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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.41, 382.83 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.41, 382.83 and 153.08 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.41 : 382.83 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.41/382.83 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.41x = 382.83 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.41x = 58,605.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,605.58/277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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