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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 417.78 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 417.78 and 124.52 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 417.78 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/417.78 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 417.78 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 52,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021.97/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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