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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 381.43 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 381.43 and 189.52 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 381.43 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/381.43 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 381.43 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 72,288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,288.61/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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