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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 384.60 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 384.60 and 191.32 is: 264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 384.60 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/384.60 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 384.60 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 73,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,581.67/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.05

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