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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 416.87 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 416.87 and 191.42 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 416.87 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/416.87 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 416.87 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 79,798.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,798.21/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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