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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.12, 416.14 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.12, 416.14 and 156.48 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.12 : 416.14 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.12/416.14 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.12x = 416.14 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.12x = 65,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,117.59/278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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