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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.58, 417.76 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.58, 417.76 and 124.49 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.58 : 417.76 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.58/417.76 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.58x = 417.76 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.58x = 52,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,006.94/278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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