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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.50, 417.24 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.50, 417.24 and 190.48 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.50 : 417.24 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.50/417.24 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.50x = 417.24 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.50x = 79,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,475.88/278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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