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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.97, 417.97 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.97, 417.97 and 134.38 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.97 : 417.97 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.97/417.97 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.97x = 417.97 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.97x = 56,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,166.81/278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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