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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.40, 417.36 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.40, 417.36 and 134.04 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.40 : 417.36 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.40/417.36 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.40x = 417.36 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.40x = 55,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,942.93/278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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