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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.83, 383.74 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.83, 383.74 and 195.21 is: 269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.83 : 383.74 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.83/383.74 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.83x = 383.74 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.83x = 74,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,909.40/277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.62

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