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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 381.99 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 381.99 and 194.09 is: 267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 381.99 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/381.99 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 381.99 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 74,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,138.53/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.50

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