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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 383.91 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 383.91 and 194.29 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 383.91 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/383.91 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 383.91 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 74,588.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,588.78/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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