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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.30, 417.45 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.30, 417.45 and 133.58 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.30 : 417.45 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.30/417.45 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.30x = 417.45 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.30x = 55,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,764.01/278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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