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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.81, 418.22 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.81, 418.22 and 132.48 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.81 : 418.22 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.81/418.22 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.81x = 418.22 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.81x = 55,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,406.83/278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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