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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.95, 383.37 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.95, 383.37 and 195.03 is: 269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.95 : 383.37 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.95/383.37 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.95x = 383.37 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.95x = 74,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,768.65/277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.00

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