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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.49, 417.91 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.49, 417.91 and 191.76 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.49 : 417.91 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.49/417.91 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.49x = 417.91 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.49x = 80,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,138.42/278.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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