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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.79, 418.06 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.79, 418.06 and 132.54 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.79 : 418.06 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.79/418.06 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.79x = 418.06 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.79x = 55,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,409.67/278.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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