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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.82, 384.75 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.82, 384.75 and 195.89 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.82 : 384.75 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.82/384.75 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.82x = 384.75 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.82x = 75,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,366.75/278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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