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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 417.60 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 417.60 and 210.16 is: 314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 417.60 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/417.60 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 417.60 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 87,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,762.82/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.92

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