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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 417 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 417 and 134.19 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 417 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/417 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 417 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 55,957.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,957.23/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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