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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 383.94 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 383.94 and 211.92 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 383.94 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/383.94 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 383.94 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 81,364.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,364.56/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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