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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.23, 417.55 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.23, 417.55 and 134.05 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.23 : 417.55 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.23/417.55 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.23x = 417.55 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.23x = 55,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,972.58/278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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