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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 383.79 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 383.79 and 195.35 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 383.79 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/383.79 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 383.79 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 74,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,972.40/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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