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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.12, 416.70 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.12, 416.70 and 249.32 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.12 : 416.70 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.12/416.70 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.12x = 416.70 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.12x = 103,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,891.64/278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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