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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.51, 415.13 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.51, 415.13 and 269.73 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.51 : 415.13 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.51/415.13 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.51x = 415.13 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.51x = 111,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,971.67/278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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