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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 417.49 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 417.49 and 122.18 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 417.49 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/417.49 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 417.49 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 51,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,008.93/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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