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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.73, 383.25 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.73, 383.25 and 153.39 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.73 : 383.25 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.73/383.25 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.73x = 383.25 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.73x = 58,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,784.63/277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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