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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 416.47 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 416.47 and 270.81 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 416.47 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/416.47 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 416.47 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 112,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,782.16/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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