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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 383.52 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 383.52 and 212.72 is: 293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 383.52 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/383.52 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 383.52 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 81,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,582.37/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.40

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