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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.96, 385.02 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.96, 385.02 and 191.66 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.96 : 385.02 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.96/385.02 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.96x = 385.02 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.96x = 73,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,792.93/278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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