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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.77, 417.84 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.77, 417.84 and 124.69 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.77 : 417.84 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.77/417.84 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.77x = 417.84 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.77x = 52,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,100.47/278.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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