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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 417.48 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 417.48 and 132.09 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 417.48 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/417.48 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 417.48 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 55,145.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,145.96/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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