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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.57, 418.10 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.57, 418.10 and 134.30 is: 201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.57 : 418.10 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.57/418.10 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.57x = 418.10 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.57x = 56,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,151.20/278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.57

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