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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.93, 383.64 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.93, 383.64 and 195.31 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.93 : 383.64 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.93/383.64 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.93x = 383.64 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.93x = 74,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,928.48/277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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