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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 384.62 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 384.62 and 191.56 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 384.62 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/384.62 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 384.62 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 73,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,677.81/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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