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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.98, 384.56 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.98, 384.56 and 208.93 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.98 : 384.56 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.98/384.56 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.98x = 384.56 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.98x = 80,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,344.11/278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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