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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.26, 417.38 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.26, 417.38 and 182.14 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.26 : 417.38 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.26/417.38 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.26x = 417.38 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.26x = 76,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,021.59/278.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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