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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.79, 418.24 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.79, 418.24 and 192.17 is: 288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.79 : 418.24 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.79/418.24 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.79x = 418.24 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.79x = 80,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,371.33/278.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.29

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