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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.90, 417.74 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.90, 417.74 and 134.31 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.90 : 417.74 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.90/417.74 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.90x = 417.74 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.90x = 56,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,106.66/278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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