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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.47, 416.82 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.47, 416.82 and 156.36 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.47 : 416.82 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.47/416.82 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.47x = 416.82 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.47x = 65,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,173.98/278.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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