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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.98, 384.86 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.98, 384.86 and 196.10 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.98 : 384.86 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.98/384.86 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.98x = 384.86 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.98x = 75,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,471.05/278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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