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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.43, 382.93 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.43, 382.93 and 198.86 is: 274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.43 : 382.93 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.43/382.93 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.43x = 382.93 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.43x = 76,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,147.05/277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.48

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