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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 384.87 and 191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 384.87 and 191.62 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 384.87 = 191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/384.87 = 191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 384.87 × 191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 73,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,748.79/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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