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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.86, 417.91 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.86, 417.91 and 206.03 is: 308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.86 : 417.91 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.86/417.91 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.86x = 417.91 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.86x = 86,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,102.00/278.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.76

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