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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.73, 383.26 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.73, 383.26 and 159.71 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.73 : 383.26 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.73/383.26 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.73x = 383.26 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.73x = 61,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,209.50/277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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