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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.99, 419.12 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.99, 419.12 and 202.18 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.99 : 419.12 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.99/419.12 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.99x = 419.12 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.99x = 84,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,737.68/278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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