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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.95, 418.07 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.95, 418.07 and 132.70 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.95 : 418.07 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.95/418.07 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.95x = 418.07 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.95x = 55,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,477.89/278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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