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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 417.15 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 417.15 and 252.90 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 417.15 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/417.15 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 417.15 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 105,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,497.24/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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