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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 382.93 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 382.93 and 153.15 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 382.93 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/382.93 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 382.93 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 58,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,644.96/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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