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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.66, 383.43 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.66, 383.43 and 212.59 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.66 : 383.43 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.66/383.43 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.66x = 383.43 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.66x = 81,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,513.38/277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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