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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.57, 383.12 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.57, 383.12 and 189.01 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.57 : 383.12 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.57/383.12 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.57x = 383.12 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.57x = 72,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,413.51/277.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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