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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 417.98 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 417.98 and 124.61 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 417.98 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/417.98 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 417.98 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 52,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,082.71/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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