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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.30, 417.17 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.30, 417.17 and 124.19 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.30 : 417.17 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.30/417.17 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.30x = 417.17 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.30x = 51,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,805.64/278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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