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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.75, 383.43 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.75, 383.43 and 212.14 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.75 : 383.43 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.75/383.43 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.75x = 383.43 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.75x = 81,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,340.84/277.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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