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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.83, 418.19 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.83, 418.19 and 132.52 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.83 : 418.19 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.83/418.19 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.83x = 418.19 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.83x = 55,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,418.54/278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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