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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 417.74 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 417.74 and 132.34 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 417.74 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/417.74 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 417.74 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 55,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,283.60/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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