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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.43, 417.79 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.43, 417.79 and 124.46 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.43 : 417.79 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.43/417.79 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.43x = 417.79 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.43x = 52,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000.13/278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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