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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.86, 418.29 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.86, 418.29 and 183.28 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.86 : 418.29 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.86/418.29 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.86x = 418.29 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.86x = 76,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,664.19/278.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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