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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.96, 418.85 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.96, 418.85 and 192.43 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.96 : 418.85 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.96/418.85 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.96x = 418.85 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.96x = 80,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,598.74/278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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