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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 383.18 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 383.18 and 204.29 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 383.18 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/383.18 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 383.18 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 78,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,279.84/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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