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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.70, 384.03 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.70, 384.03 and 195.90 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.70 : 384.03 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.70/384.03 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.70x = 384.03 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.70x = 75,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,231.48/278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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