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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.46, 383.55 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.46, 383.55 and 199.68 is: 275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.46 : 383.55 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.46/383.55 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.46x = 383.55 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.46x = 76,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,587.26/278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.04

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