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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 383.07 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 383.07 and 199.09 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 383.07 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/383.07 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 383.07 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 76,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,264.45/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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