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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.72, 418.08 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.72, 418.08 and 210.68 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.72 : 418.08 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.72/418.08 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.72x = 418.08 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.72x = 88,081.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,081.09/278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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