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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 417.39 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 417.39 and 124.23 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 417.39 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/417.39 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 417.39 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 51,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,852.36/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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