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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 418.26 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 418.26 and 83.84 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 418.26 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/418.26 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 418.26 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 35,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,066.92/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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