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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.83, 383.32 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.83, 383.32 and 195 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.83 : 383.32 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.83/383.32 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.83x = 383.32 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.83x = 74,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,746.43/277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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