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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 417.02 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 417.02 and 124.07 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 417.02 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/417.02 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 417.02 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 51,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,736.97/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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