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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 382.34 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 382.34 and 190.04 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 382.34 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/382.34 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 382.34 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 72,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,659.89/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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