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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.89, 383.43 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.89, 383.43 and 159.84 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.89 : 383.43 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.89/383.43 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.89x = 383.43 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.89x = 61,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287.45/277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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