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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 382.63 and 188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 382.63 and 188.86 is: 260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 382.63 = 188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/382.63 = 188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 382.63 × 188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 72,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,262.20/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.50

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