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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 383.07 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 383.07 and 153.25 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 383.07 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/383.07 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 383.07 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 58,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,704.52/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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