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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 418.38 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 418.38 and 134.60 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 418.38 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/418.38 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 418.38 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 56,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,313.95/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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