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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 418.20 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 418.20 and 134.56 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 418.20 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/418.20 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 418.20 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 56,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,272.99/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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