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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 417.75 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 417.75 and 210.03 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 417.75 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/417.75 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 417.75 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 87,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,740.03/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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