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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 417.41 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 417.41 and 182.27 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 417.41 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/417.41 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 417.41 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 76,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,080.41/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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