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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.46, 382.47 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.46, 382.47 and 189.98 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.46 : 382.47 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.46/382.47 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.46x = 382.47 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.46x = 72,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,661.89/277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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