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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 383.29 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 383.29 and 189.14 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 383.29 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/383.29 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 383.29 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 72,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,493.08/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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