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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.91, 418.41 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.91, 418.41 and 124.83 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.91 : 418.41 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.91/418.41 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.91x = 418.41 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.91x = 52,230.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,230.12/278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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