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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.77, 383.32 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.77, 383.32 and 153.45 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.77 : 383.32 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.77/383.32 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.77x = 383.32 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.77x = 58,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,820.45/277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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