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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.70, 383.41 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.70, 383.41 and 195.01 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.70 : 383.41 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.70/383.41 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.70x = 383.41 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.70x = 74,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,767.52/277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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