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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.79, 417.47 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.79, 417.47 and 192.39 is: 288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.79 : 417.47 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.79/417.47 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.79x = 417.47 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.79x = 80,316.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,316.09/278.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.09

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