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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.65, 417.96 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.65, 417.96 and 134.47 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.65 : 417.96 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.65/417.96 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.65x = 417.96 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.65x = 56,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203.08/278.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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