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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.97, 383.60 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.97, 383.60 and 190.67 is: 263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.97 : 383.60 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.97/383.60 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.97x = 383.60 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.97x = 73,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,141.01/277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.13

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