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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.56, 383.16 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.56, 383.16 and 254.26 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.56 : 383.16 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.56/383.16 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.56x = 383.16 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.56x = 97,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,422.26/278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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