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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 416.69 and 156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 416.69 and 156.37 is: 234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 416.69 = 156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/416.69 = 156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 416.69 × 156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 65,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,157.03/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.36

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