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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.40, 382.92 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.40, 382.92 and 190.46 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.40 : 382.92 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.40/382.92 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.40x = 382.92 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.40x = 72,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,930.94/277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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