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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 417.64 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 417.64 and 134.08 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 417.64 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/417.64 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 417.64 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 55,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,997.17/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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