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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.51, 384.14 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.51, 384.14 and 195.55 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.51 : 384.14 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.51/384.14 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.51x = 384.14 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.51x = 75,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,118.11/278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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