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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 384.04 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 384.04 and 190.96 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 384.04 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/384.04 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 384.04 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 73,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,336.28/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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