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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.62, 384.24 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.62, 384.24 and 190.06 is: 262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.62 : 384.24 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.62/384.24 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.62x = 384.24 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.62x = 73,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,026.73/278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.11

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