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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 384.60 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 384.60 and 195.60 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 384.60 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/384.60 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 384.60 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 75,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,227.76/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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