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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 418.09 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 418.09 and 124.74 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 418.09 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/418.09 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 418.09 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 52,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,150.14/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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