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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.32, 417.12 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.32, 417.12 and 133.60 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.32 : 417.12 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.32/417.12 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.32x = 417.12 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.32x = 55,727.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,727.23/278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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