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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.60, 384.24 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.60, 384.24 and 199.76 is: 275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.60 : 384.24 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.60/384.24 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.60x = 384.24 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.60x = 76,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,755.78/278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.51

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