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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 416.91 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 416.91 and 210.14 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 416.91 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/416.91 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 416.91 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 87,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,609.47/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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