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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 416.87 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 416.87 and 124.06 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 416.87 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/416.87 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 416.87 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 51,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,716.89/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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