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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 417.38 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 417.38 and 124.12 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 417.38 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/417.38 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 417.38 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 51,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,803.54/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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