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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 383.33 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 383.33 and 190.42 is: 262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 383.33 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/383.33 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 383.33 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 72,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,993.22/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.85

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