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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.46, 418.10 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.46, 418.10 and 250.11 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.46 : 418.10 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.46/418.10 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.46x = 418.10 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.46x = 104,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,569.74/278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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