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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.61, 384.70 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.61, 384.70 and 190.22 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.61 : 384.70 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.61/384.70 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.61x = 384.70 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.61x = 73,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,178.84/278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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