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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.56, 418.32 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.56, 418.32 and 206.16 is: 309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.56 : 418.32 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.56/418.32 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.56x = 418.32 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.56x = 86,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,240.85/278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.60

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