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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 418.35 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 418.35 and 132.57 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 418.35 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/418.35 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 418.35 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 55,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,460.66/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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