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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 418.16 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 418.16 and 134.56 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 418.16 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/418.16 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 418.16 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 56,267.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,267.61/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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