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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.01, 417.21 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.01, 417.21 and 133.83 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.01 : 417.21 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.01/417.21 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.01x = 417.21 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.01x = 55,835.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,835.21/278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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