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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.60, 418.10 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.60, 418.10 and 197.60 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.60 : 418.10 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.60/418.10 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.60x = 418.10 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.60x = 82,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,616.56/278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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