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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.57, 384.50 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.57, 384.50 and 190.01 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.57 : 384.50 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.57/384.50 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.57x = 384.50 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.57x = 73,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,058.85/278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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