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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 415.10 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 415.10 and 268.44 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 415.10 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/415.10 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 415.10 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 111,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,428.10/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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