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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.27, 382.50 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.27, 382.50 and 188.73 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.27 : 382.50 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.27/382.50 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.27x = 382.50 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.27x = 72,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,188.69/277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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