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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 417.96 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 417.96 and 274.86 is: 413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 417.96 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/417.96 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 417.96 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 114,880.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,880.49/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.09

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