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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.80, 384.72 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.80, 384.72 and 191.32 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.80 : 384.72 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.80/384.72 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.80x = 384.72 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.80x = 73,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,604.63/278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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