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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 417.32 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 417.32 and 133.91 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 417.32 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/417.32 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 417.32 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 55,880.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,880.57/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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