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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.75, 418.16 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.75, 418.16 and 124.75 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.75 : 418.16 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.75/418.16 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.75x = 418.16 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.75x = 52,165.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165.46/278.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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