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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 383.82 and 269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 383.82 and 269.24 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 383.82 = 269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/383.82 = 269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 383.82 × 269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 103,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,339.70/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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