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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.01, 416.91 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.01, 416.91 and 95.35 is: 142.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.01 : 416.91 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.01/416.91 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.01x = 416.91 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.01x = 39,751.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751.89/278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.99

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