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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.15, 417.33 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.15, 417.33 and 124.11 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.15 : 417.33 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.15/417.33 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.15x = 417.33 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.15x = 51,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,794.83/278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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