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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.78, 384.80 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.78, 384.80 and 195.91 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.78 : 384.80 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.78/384.80 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.78x = 384.80 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.78x = 75,384.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,384.23/278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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