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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.98, 418.56 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.98, 418.56 and 134.71 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.98 : 418.56 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.98/418.56 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.98x = 418.56 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.98x = 56,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,384.22/278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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