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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 415.74 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 415.74 and 189.48 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 415.74 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/415.74 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 415.74 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 78,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,774.42/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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