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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 382.59 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 382.59 and 194.27 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 382.59 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/382.59 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 382.59 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 74,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,323.85/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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