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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.46, 417.78 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.46, 417.78 and 132.30 is: 198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.46 : 417.78 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.46/417.78 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.46x = 417.78 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.46x = 55,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,272.29/278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.49

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