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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.57, 417.90 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.57, 417.90 and 134.39 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.57 : 417.90 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.57/417.90 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.57x = 417.90 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.57x = 56,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,161.58/278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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