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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.60, 382.44 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.60, 382.44 and 190.16 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.60 : 382.44 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.60/382.44 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.60x = 382.44 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.60x = 72,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,724.79/277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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