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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.05, 416.60 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.05, 416.60 and 196.49 is: 294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.05 : 416.60 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.05/416.60 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.05x = 416.60 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.05x = 81,857.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,857.73/278.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.40

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