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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 417.72 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 417.72 and 134.22 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 417.72 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/417.72 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 417.72 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 56,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,066.38/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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