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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.87, 384.80 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.87, 384.80 and 190.43 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.87 : 384.80 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.87/384.80 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.87x = 384.80 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.87x = 73,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,274.59/278.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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