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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.88, 383.59 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.88, 383.59 and 188.18 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.88 : 383.59 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.88/383.59 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.88x = 383.59 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.88x = 72,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182.52/277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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