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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.85, 418.27 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.85, 418.27 and 206.76 is: 310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.85 : 418.27 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.85/418.27 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.85x = 418.27 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.85x = 86,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,481.51/278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.14

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