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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 384.19 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 384.19 and 212.04 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 384.19 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/384.19 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 384.19 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 81,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,464.31/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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