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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 383.60 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 383.60 and 153.64 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 383.60 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/383.60 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 383.60 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 58,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,936.30/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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