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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 382.27 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 382.27 and 188.51 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 382.27 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/382.27 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 382.27 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 72,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,061.72/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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