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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.86, 382.98 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.86, 382.98 and 190.38 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.86 : 382.98 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.86/382.98 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.86x = 382.98 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.86x = 72,911.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,911.73/277.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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