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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 416.46 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 416.46 and 156.14 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 416.46 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/416.46 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 416.46 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 65,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,026.06/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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