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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.55, 417.29 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.55, 417.29 and 206.46 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.55 : 417.29 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.55/417.29 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.55x = 417.29 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.55x = 86,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,152.66/278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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