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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 417.65 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 417.65 and 197.52 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 417.65 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/417.65 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 417.65 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 82,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,493.24/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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