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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 417.33 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 417.33 and 124.08 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 417.33 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/417.33 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 417.33 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 51,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,782.31/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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