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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 417.15 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 417.15 and 269.10 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 417.15 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/417.15 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 417.15 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 112,255.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,255.07/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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