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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.93, 384.66 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.93, 384.66 and 208.91 is: 288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.93 : 384.66 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.93/384.66 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.93x = 384.66 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.93x = 80,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,357.40/278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.10

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