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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 382.98 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 382.98 and 265.04 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 382.98 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/382.98 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 382.98 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 101,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,505.02/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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