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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.99, 383.92 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.99, 383.92 and 211.47 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.99 : 383.92 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.99/383.92 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.99x = 383.92 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.99x = 81,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,185.59/277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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