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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.62, 384.31 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.62, 384.31 and 195.73 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.62 : 384.31 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.62/384.31 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.62x = 384.31 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.62x = 75,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,221.00/278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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