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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.65, 382.91 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.65, 382.91 and 190.35 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.65 : 382.91 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.65/382.91 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.65x = 382.91 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.65x = 72,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,885.97/277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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