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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.56, 384.36 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.56, 384.36 and 191.20 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.56 : 384.36 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.56/384.36 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.56x = 384.36 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.56x = 73,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,489.63/278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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