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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 416.94 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 416.94 and 186.07 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 416.94 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/416.94 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 416.94 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 77,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,580.64/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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