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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.01, 416.75 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.01, 416.75 and 124.02 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.01 : 416.75 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.01/416.75 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.01x = 416.75 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.01x = 51,684.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,684.71/278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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