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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.90, 383.48 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.90, 383.48 and 153.54 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.90 : 383.48 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.90/383.48 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.90x = 383.48 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.90x = 58,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,879.52/277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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