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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 383.45 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 383.45 and 208.22 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 383.45 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/383.45 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 383.45 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 79,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,839.00/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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