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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.90, 418.34 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.90, 418.34 and 73.49 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.90 : 418.34 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.90/418.34 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.90x = 418.34 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.90x = 30,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741.90/278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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