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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.56, 417.84 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.56, 417.84 and 182.56 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.56 : 417.84 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.56/417.84 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.56x = 417.84 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.56x = 76,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,280.87/278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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