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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 417.48 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 417.48 and 124.11 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 417.48 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/417.48 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 417.48 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 51,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,813.44/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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