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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 383.95 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 383.95 and 265.89 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 383.95 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/383.95 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 383.95 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 102,086.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,086.36/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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