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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.56, 384.51 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.56, 384.51 and 191.35 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.56 : 384.51 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.56/384.51 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.56x = 384.51 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.56x = 73,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,575.99/278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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