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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.39, 383.99 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.39, 383.99 and 195.36 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.39 : 383.99 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.39/383.99 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.39x = 383.99 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.39x = 75,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,015.31/278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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