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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.39, 417.31 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.39, 417.31 and 134.03 is: 200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.39 : 417.31 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.39/417.31 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.39x = 417.31 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.39x = 55,931.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,931.39/278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.91

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