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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.89, 383.38 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.89, 383.38 and 204.07 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.89 : 383.38 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.89/383.38 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.89x = 383.38 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.89x = 78,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,236.36/277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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