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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 417.17 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 417.17 and 132 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 417.17 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/417.17 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 417.17 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 55,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,066.77/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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