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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 418.17 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 418.17 and 197.73 is: 296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 418.17 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/418.17 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 418.17 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 82,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,684.75/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.65

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