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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 383.04 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 383.04 and 195.01 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 383.04 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/383.04 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 383.04 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 74,696.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,696.63/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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