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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.60, 384.28 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.60, 384.28 and 191.28 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.60 : 384.28 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.60/384.28 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.60x = 384.28 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.60x = 73,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,505.08/278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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