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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.58, 418.08 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.58, 418.08 and 134.34 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.58 : 418.08 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.58/418.08 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.58x = 418.08 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.58x = 56,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,164.87/278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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