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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 416.88 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 416.88 and 196.92 is: 294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 416.88 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/416.88 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 416.88 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 82,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,092.01/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.93

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