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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 382.49 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 382.49 and 188.52 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 382.49 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/382.49 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 382.49 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 72,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,106.07/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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