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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.15, 383.45 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.15, 383.45 and 199.44 is: 274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.15 : 383.45 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.15/383.45 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.15x = 383.45 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.15x = 76,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,474.27/278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.94

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