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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.45, 382.79 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.45, 382.79 and 189.97 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.45 : 382.79 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.45/382.79 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.45x = 382.79 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.45x = 72,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,715.75/277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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