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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.41, 382.77 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.41, 382.77 and 190.11 is: 262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.41 : 382.77 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.41/382.77 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.41x = 382.77 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.41x = 72,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,768.40/277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.31

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