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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.78, 383.31 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.78, 383.31 and 204.42 is: 282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.78 : 383.31 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.78/383.31 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.78x = 383.31 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.78x = 78,356.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,356.23/277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.08

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