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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.21, 416.91 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.21, 416.91 and 134.03 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.21 : 416.91 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.21/416.91 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.21x = 416.91 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.21x = 55,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,878.45/278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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