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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.53, 417.79 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.53, 417.79 and 210.44 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.53 : 417.79 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.53/417.79 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.53x = 417.79 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.53x = 87,919.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,919.73/278.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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