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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.91, 417.83 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.91, 417.83 and 137.99 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.91 : 417.83 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.91/417.83 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.91x = 417.83 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.91x = 57,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,656.72/278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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