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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.50, 384.38 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.50, 384.38 and 266.20 is: 367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.50 : 384.38 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.50/384.38 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.50x = 384.38 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.50x = 102,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,318.70/278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.39

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