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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 417.50 and 132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 417.50 and 132.11 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 417.50 = 132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/417.50 = 132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 417.50 × 132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 55,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153.18/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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