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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 416.92 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 416.92 and 95.44 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 416.92 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/416.92 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 416.92 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 39,788.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,788.76/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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