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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 384.54 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 384.54 and 191.40 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 384.54 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/384.54 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 384.54 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 73,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,600.96/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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