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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 384.77 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 384.77 and 191.41 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 384.77 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/384.77 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 384.77 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 73,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,647.87/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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