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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.92, 383.51 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.92, 383.51 and 153.56 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.92 : 383.51 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.92/383.51 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.92x = 383.51 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.92x = 58,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893.14/277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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