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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 418 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 418 and 202.14 is: 302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 418 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/418 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 418 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 84,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,494.52/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.93

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