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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.72, 384.88 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.72, 384.88 and 190.32 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.72 : 384.88 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.72/384.88 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.72x = 384.88 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.72x = 73,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,250.36/278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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