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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.85, 383.41 and 153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.85, 383.41 and 153.51 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.85 : 383.41 = 153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.85/383.41 = 153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.85x = 383.41 × 153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.85x = 58,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,856.89/277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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