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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.46, 384.33 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.46, 384.33 and 191.16 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.46 : 384.33 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.46/384.33 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.46x = 384.33 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.46x = 73,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,468.52/278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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