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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 416.90 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 416.90 and 133.89 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 416.90 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/416.90 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 416.90 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 55,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,819.08/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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