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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 416.58 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 416.58 and 196.68 is: 294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 416.58 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/416.58 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 416.58 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 81,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,932.95/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.62

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