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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 382.73 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 382.73 and 194.61 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 382.73 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/382.73 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 382.73 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 74,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,483.09/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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