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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.77, 418.26 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.77, 418.26 and 206.01 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.77 : 418.26 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.77/418.26 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.77x = 418.26 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.77x = 86,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,165.74/278.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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