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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 384.90 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 384.90 and 201.26 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 384.90 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/384.90 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 384.90 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 77,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,464.97/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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