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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.27, 417.11 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.27, 417.11 and 209.59 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.27 : 417.11 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.27/417.11 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.27x = 417.11 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.27x = 87,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,418.95/278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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