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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.01, 416.97 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.01, 416.97 and 95.41 is: 143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.01 : 416.97 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.01/416.97 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.01x = 416.97 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.01x = 39,783.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,783.11/278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.10

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