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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 384.69 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 384.69 and 195.96 is: 270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 384.69 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/384.69 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 384.69 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 75,380.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,380.95/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.45

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