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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 416.68 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 416.68 and 196.73 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 416.68 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/416.68 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 416.68 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 81,973.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,973.46/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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