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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.88, 382.80 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.88, 382.80 and 194.83 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.88 : 382.80 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.88/382.80 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.88x = 382.80 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.88x = 74,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,579.01/277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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