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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.01, 417.03 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.01, 417.03 and 133.68 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.01 : 417.03 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.01/417.03 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.01x = 417.03 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.01x = 55,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,748.57/278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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