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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 417.09 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 417.09 and 95.38 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 417.09 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/417.09 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 417.09 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 39,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,782.04/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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