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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.63, 383.10 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.63, 383.10 and 153.26 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.63 : 383.10 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.63/383.10 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.63x = 383.10 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.63x = 58,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,711.99/277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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