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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.79, 382.87 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.79, 382.87 and 194.74 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.79 : 382.87 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.79/382.87 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.79x = 382.87 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.79x = 74,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,560.10/277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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