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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 383.94 and 195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 383.94 and 195.65 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 383.94 = 195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/383.94 = 195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 383.94 × 195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 75,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,117.38/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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