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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 417.03 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 417.03 and 133.31 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 417.03 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/417.03 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 417.03 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 55,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592.18/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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