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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 383.10 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 383.10 and 195.03 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 383.10 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/383.10 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 383.10 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 74,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,715.99/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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