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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.23, 416.80 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.23, 416.80 and 181.75 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.23 : 416.80 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.23/416.80 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.23x = 416.80 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.23x = 75,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,753.40/278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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