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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 381.90 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 381.90 and 189.70 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 381.90 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/381.90 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 381.90 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 72,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,446.43/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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