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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.70, 418.05 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.70, 418.05 and 124.59 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.70 : 418.05 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.70/418.05 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.70x = 418.05 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.70x = 52,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,084.85/278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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