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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 416.26 and 155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 416.26 and 155.99 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 416.26 = 155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/416.26 = 155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 416.26 × 155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 64,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,932.40/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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