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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.35, 383.66 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.35, 383.66 and 204.64 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.35 : 383.66 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.35/383.66 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.35x = 383.66 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.35x = 78,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,512.18/278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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