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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 418.20 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 418.20 and 132.57 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 418.20 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/418.20 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 418.20 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 55,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438.68/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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