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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.86, 384.76 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.86, 384.76 and 190.40 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.86 : 384.76 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.86/384.76 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.86x = 384.76 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.86x = 73,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,258.30/278.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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