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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.47, 417.48 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.47, 417.48 and 209.89 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.47 : 417.48 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.47/417.48 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.47x = 417.48 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.47x = 87,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,624.88/278.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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