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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 382.92 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 382.92 and 190.24 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 382.92 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/382.92 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 382.92 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 72,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,846.70/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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