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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.09, 383.88 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.09, 383.88 and 195.17 is: 269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.09 : 383.88 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.09/383.88 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.09x = 383.88 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.09x = 74,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,919.94/278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.41

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