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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.53, 383.16 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.53, 383.16 and 207.51 is: 286.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.53 : 383.16 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.53/383.16 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.53x = 383.16 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.53x = 79,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,509.53/277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.49

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