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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.98, 383.49 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.98, 383.49 and 195.09 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.98 : 383.49 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.98/383.49 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.98x = 383.49 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.98x = 74,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,815.06/277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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