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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.58, 383.06 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.58, 383.06 and 153.25 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.58 : 383.06 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.58/383.06 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.58x = 383.06 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.58x = 58,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,703.37/277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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