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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 417.17 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 417.17 and 133.71 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 417.17 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/417.17 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 417.17 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 55,779.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,779.13/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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