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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.65, 417.85 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.65, 417.85 and 134.28 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.65 : 417.85 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.65/417.85 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.65x = 417.85 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.65x = 56,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108.90/278.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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