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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.64, 382.44 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.64, 382.44 and 212.03 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.64 : 382.44 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.64/382.44 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.64x = 382.44 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.64x = 81,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,088.75/277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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