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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.97, 418.46 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.97, 418.46 and 83.99 is: 125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.97 : 418.46 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.97/418.46 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.97x = 418.46 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.97x = 35,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,147.08/278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.99

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