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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 383.60 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 383.60 and 195.06 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 383.60 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/383.60 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 383.60 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 74,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,825.02/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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