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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 383.02 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 383.02 and 194.90 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 383.02 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/383.02 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 383.02 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 74,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,648.20/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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