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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.90, 418.58 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.90, 418.58 and 202.13 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.90 : 418.58 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.90/418.58 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.90x = 418.58 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.90x = 84,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,607.58/278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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