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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.71, 384.69 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.71, 384.69 and 190.24 is: 262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.71 : 384.69 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.71/384.69 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.71x = 384.69 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.71x = 73,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,183.43/278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.58

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