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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.61, 384.18 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.61, 384.18 and 195.69 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.61 : 384.18 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.61/384.18 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.61x = 384.18 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.61x = 75,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,180.18/278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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