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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.51, 417.92 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.51, 417.92 and 124.43 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.51 : 417.92 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.51/417.92 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.51x = 417.92 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.51x = 51,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,999.07/278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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