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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.79, 384.53 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.79, 384.53 and 195.92 is: 270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.79 : 384.53 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.79/384.53 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.79x = 384.53 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.79x = 75,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,334.22/278.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.22

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