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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 417.21 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 417.21 and 133.75 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 417.21 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/417.21 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 417.21 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 55,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,801.84/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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