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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 416.97 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 416.97 and 123.93 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 416.97 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/416.97 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 416.97 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 51,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675.44/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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