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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.55, 384.16 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.55, 384.16 and 195.55 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.55 : 384.16 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.55/384.16 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.55x = 384.16 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.55x = 75,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122.49/278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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