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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.12, 417.30 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.12, 417.30 and 210.20 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.12 : 417.30 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.12/417.30 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.12x = 417.30 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.12x = 87,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,716.46/278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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