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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.50, 417.88 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.50, 417.88 and 134.14 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.50 : 417.88 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.50/417.88 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.50x = 417.88 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.50x = 56,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,054.42/278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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