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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.57, 417.56 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.57, 417.56 and 124.47 is: 186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.57 : 417.56 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.57/417.56 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.57x = 417.56 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.57x = 51,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,973.07/278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.57

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