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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.59, 417.47 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.59, 417.47 and 134.14 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.59 : 417.47 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.59/417.47 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.59x = 417.47 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.59x = 55,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,997.34/278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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