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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.69, 383.19 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.69, 383.19 and 159.68 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.69 : 383.19 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.69/383.19 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.69x = 383.19 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.69x = 61,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,187.78/277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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