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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 417.47 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 417.47 and 132.02 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 417.47 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/417.47 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 417.47 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 55,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,111.64/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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