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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.80, 383.36 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.80, 383.36 and 153.45 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.80 : 383.36 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.80/383.36 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.80x = 383.36 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.80x = 58,828.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,828.31/277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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