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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.26, 417.46 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.26, 417.46 and 83.26 is: 124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.26 : 417.46 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.26/417.46 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.26x = 417.46 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.26x = 34,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,757.30/278.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.91

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