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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 414.18 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 414.18 and 268.25 is: 399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 414.18 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/414.18 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 414.18 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 111,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,101.71/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.57

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