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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.95, 417.74 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.95, 417.74 and 192.04 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.95 : 417.74 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.95/417.74 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.95x = 417.74 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.95x = 80,222.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,222.65/278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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