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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 383.42 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 383.42 and 190.80 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 383.42 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/383.42 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 383.42 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 73,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,156.54/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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