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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 418.14 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 418.14 and 250.60 is: 376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 418.14 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/418.14 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 418.14 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 104,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,785.88/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.33

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