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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.01, 416.97 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.01, 416.97 and 156.20 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.01 : 416.97 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.01/416.97 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.01x = 416.97 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.01x = 65,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,132.59/278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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