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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.45, 416.08 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.45, 416.08 and 201.05 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.45 : 416.08 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.45/416.08 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.45x = 416.08 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.45x = 83,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,652.88/278.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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