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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.40, 414.73 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.40, 414.73 and 269.90 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.40 : 414.73 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.40/414.73 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.40x = 414.73 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.40x = 111,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,935.63/278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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