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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 384.91 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 384.91 and 191.64 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 384.91 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/384.91 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 384.91 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 73,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,766.32/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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