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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 417.96 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 417.96 and 192.13 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 417.96 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/417.96 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 417.96 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 80,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,301.61/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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