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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.40, 384.30 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.40, 384.30 and 191.46 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.40 : 384.30 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.40/384.30 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.40x = 384.30 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.40x = 73,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,578.08/278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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