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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 383.43 and 208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 383.43 and 208.27 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 383.43 = 208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/383.43 = 208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 383.43 × 208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 79,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,856.97/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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