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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 384.90 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 384.90 and 190.38 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 384.90 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/384.90 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 384.90 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 73,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,277.26/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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