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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.36, 382.54 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.36, 382.54 and 194.49 is: 268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.36 : 382.54 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.36/382.54 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.36x = 382.54 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.36x = 74,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,400.20/277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.24

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