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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 383.24 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 383.24 and 153.36 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 383.24 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/383.24 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 383.24 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 58,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,773.69/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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