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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 383.04 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 383.04 and 153.23 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 383.04 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/383.04 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 383.04 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 58,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,691.30/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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