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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 418.26 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 418.26 and 250.14 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 418.26 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/418.26 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 418.26 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 104,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,623.71/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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