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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.80, 418.44 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.80, 418.44 and 182.32 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.80 : 418.44 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.80/418.44 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.80x = 418.44 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.80x = 76,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,289.98/278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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