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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.98, 418.43 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.98, 418.43 and 124.74 is: 187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.98 : 418.43 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.98/418.43 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.98x = 418.43 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.98x = 52,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,195.27/278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.09

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