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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.83, 383.38 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.83, 383.38 and 159.81 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.83 : 383.38 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.83/383.38 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.83x = 383.38 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.83x = 61,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,267.56/277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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