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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 382.69 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 382.69 and 188.90 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 382.69 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/382.69 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 382.69 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 72,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,290.14/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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