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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.40, 417.92 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.40, 417.92 and 193.44 is: 290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.40 : 417.92 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.40/417.92 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.40x = 417.92 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.40x = 80,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,842.44/278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.38

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