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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 417.12 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 417.12 and 123.99 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 417.12 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/417.12 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 417.12 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 51,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,718.71/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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