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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 384.70 and 195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 384.70 and 195.77 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 384.70 = 195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/384.70 = 195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 384.70 × 195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 75,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,311.39/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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