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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 417.36 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 417.36 and 133.88 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 417.36 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/417.36 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 417.36 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 55,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,876.16/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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