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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 417.33 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 417.33 and 122.13 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 417.33 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/417.33 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 417.33 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 50,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,968.51/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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