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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.61, 383.10 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.61, 383.10 and 153.27 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.61 : 383.10 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.61/383.10 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.61x = 383.10 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.61x = 58,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,717.74/277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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