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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.45, 382.89 and 153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.45, 382.89 and 153.13 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.45 : 382.89 = 153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.45/382.89 = 153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.45x = 382.89 × 153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.45x = 58,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,631.95/277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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