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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 383.10 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 383.10 and 194.84 is: 268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 383.10 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/383.10 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 383.10 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 74,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,643.20/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.73

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