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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 382.84 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 382.84 and 188.96 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 382.84 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/382.84 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 382.84 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 72,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,341.45/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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