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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 417.67 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 417.67 and 209.96 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 417.67 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/417.67 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 417.67 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 87,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,693.99/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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