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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 417.70 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 417.70 and 134.08 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 417.70 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/417.70 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 417.70 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 56,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,005.22/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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