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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.69, 382.81 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.69, 382.81 and 212.08 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.69 : 382.81 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.69/382.81 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.69x = 382.81 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.69x = 81,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,186.34/277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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