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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 383.69 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 383.69 and 199.41 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 383.69 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/383.69 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 383.69 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 76,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,511.72/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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