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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 417.90 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 417.90 and 134.30 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 417.90 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/417.90 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 417.90 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 56,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123.97/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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