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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 417.80 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 417.80 and 132.46 is: 198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 417.80 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/417.80 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 417.80 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 55,341.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,341.79/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.40

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