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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.14, 416.77 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.14, 416.77 and 191.51 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.14 : 416.77 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.14/416.77 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.14x = 416.77 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.14x = 79,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,815.62/278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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