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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.64, 382.76 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.64, 382.76 and 199.02 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.64 : 382.76 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.64/382.76 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.64x = 382.76 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.64x = 76,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,176.90/277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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