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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 416.90 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 416.90 and 119.68 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 416.90 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/416.90 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 416.90 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 49,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,893.18/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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