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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.84, 383.41 and 153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.84, 383.41 and 153.49 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.84 : 383.41 = 153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.84/383.41 = 153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.84x = 383.41 × 153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.84x = 58,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,848.69/277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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