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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.55, 417.83 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.55, 417.83 and 133.83 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.55 : 417.83 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.55/417.83 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.55x = 417.83 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.55x = 55,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,918.19/278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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