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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.69, 418.03 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.69, 418.03 and 73.27 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.69 : 418.03 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.69/418.03 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.69x = 418.03 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.69x = 30,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,629.40/278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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