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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.77, 416.91 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.77, 416.91 and 248.14 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.77 : 416.91 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.77/416.91 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.77x = 416.91 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.77x = 103,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,451.28/278.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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