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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 418.04 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 418.04 and 181.36 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 418.04 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/418.04 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 418.04 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 75,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,815.73/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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