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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 418.24 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 418.24 and 132.55 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 418.24 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/418.24 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 418.24 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 55,436.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,436.34/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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