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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 416.86 and 196.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 416.86 and 196.67 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 416.86 = 196.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/416.86 = 196.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 416.86 × 196.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 81,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,983.17/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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