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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.39, 416.90 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.39, 416.90 and 201.84 is: 302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.39 : 416.90 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.39/416.90 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.39x = 416.90 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.39x = 84,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,147.25/278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.27

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