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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.20, 382.59 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.20, 382.59 and 189.99 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.20 : 382.59 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.20/382.59 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.20x = 382.59 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.20x = 72,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,688.27/277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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