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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 384.73 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 384.73 and 190.62 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 384.73 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/384.73 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 384.73 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 73,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,336.76/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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