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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.42, 384.32 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.42, 384.32 and 191.39 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.42 : 384.32 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.42/384.32 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.42x = 384.32 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.42x = 73,553.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,553.56/278.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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