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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.78, 417.99 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.78, 417.99 and 124.67 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.78 : 417.99 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.78/417.99 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.78x = 417.99 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.78x = 52,112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,112.33/278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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