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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.04, 382.36 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.04, 382.36 and 194.27 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.04 : 382.36 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.04/382.36 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.04x = 382.36 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.04x = 74,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,278.68/277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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