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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.61, 418.19 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.61, 418.19 and 182.49 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.61 : 418.19 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.61/418.19 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.61x = 418.19 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.61x = 76,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,314.58/278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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