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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 417.12 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 417.12 and 175.35 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 417.12 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/417.12 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 417.12 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 73,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,141.99/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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