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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 415.98 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 415.98 and 245.04 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 415.98 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/415.98 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 415.98 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 101,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,931.74/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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