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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 383.69 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 383.69 and 265.70 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 383.69 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/383.69 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 383.69 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 101,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,943.19/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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