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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 382.65 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 382.65 and 197.66 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 382.65 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/382.65 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 382.65 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 75,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,634.60/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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