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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 383.46 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 383.46 and 190.52 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 383.46 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/383.46 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 383.46 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 73,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,056.80/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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