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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 417.39 and 83.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 417.39 and 83.21 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 417.39 = 83.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/417.39 = 83.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 417.39 × 83.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 34,731.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731.02/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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