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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.01, 417.08 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.01, 417.08 and 83.01 is: 124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.01 : 417.08 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.01/417.08 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.01x = 417.08 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.01x = 34,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622.02/278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.54

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