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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.85, 382.97 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.85, 382.97 and 189.26 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.85 : 382.97 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.85/382.97 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.85x = 382.97 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.85x = 72,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,479.96/277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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