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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 384.62 and 195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 384.62 and 195.83 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 384.62 = 195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/384.62 = 195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 384.62 × 195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 75,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,317.23/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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