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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.90, 418.59 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.90, 418.59 and 207.14 is: 310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.90 : 418.59 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.90/418.59 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.90x = 418.59 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.90x = 86,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,706.73/278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.89

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