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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.29, 383.56 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.29, 383.56 and 195.24 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.29 : 383.56 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.29/383.56 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.29x = 383.56 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.29x = 74,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,886.25/278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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