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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 417.08 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 417.08 and 95.44 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 417.08 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/417.08 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 417.08 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 39,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,806.12/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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