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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.42, 418.43 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.42, 418.43 and 134.24 is: 201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.42 : 418.43 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.42/418.43 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.42x = 418.43 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.42x = 56,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,168.29/278.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.74

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