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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.93, 418.40 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.93, 418.40 and 73.52 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.93 : 418.40 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.93/418.40 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.93x = 418.40 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.93x = 30,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,760.57/278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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