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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.85, 383.35 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.85, 383.35 and 159.82 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.85 : 383.35 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.85/383.35 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.85x = 383.35 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.85x = 61,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,267.00/277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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