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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 416.44 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 416.44 and 196.83 is: 294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 416.44 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/416.44 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 416.44 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 81,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,968.13/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.60

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