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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.75, 417.99 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.75, 417.99 and 116.39 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.75 : 417.99 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.75/417.99 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.75x = 417.99 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.75x = 48,649.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,649.86/278.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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