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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.12, 382.26 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.12, 382.26 and 194.44 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.12 : 382.26 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.12/382.26 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.12x = 382.26 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.12x = 74,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,326.63/277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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