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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.88, 383.46 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.88, 383.46 and 153.54 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.88 : 383.46 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.88/383.46 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.88x = 383.46 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.88x = 58,876.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,876.45/277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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