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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 382.86 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 382.86 and 267.10 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 382.86 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/382.86 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 382.86 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 102,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,260.95/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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