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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 416.82 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 416.82 and 156.06 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 416.82 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/416.82 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 416.82 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 65,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,048.93/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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