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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.53, 384.11 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.53, 384.11 and 191.23 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.53 : 384.11 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.53/384.11 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.53x = 384.11 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.53x = 73,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,453.36/278.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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