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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 382.11 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 382.11 and 194.33 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 382.11 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/382.11 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 382.11 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 74,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,253.53/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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