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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.96, 418.48 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.96, 418.48 and 134.60 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.96 : 418.48 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.96/418.48 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.96x = 418.48 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.96x = 56,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,327.41/278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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