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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 418.14 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 418.14 and 124.77 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 418.14 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/418.14 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 418.14 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 52,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,171.33/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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