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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.43, 382.86 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.43, 382.86 and 159.42 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.43 : 382.86 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.43/382.86 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.43x = 382.86 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.43x = 61,035.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035.54/277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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