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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 417.18 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 417.18 and 85.72 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 417.18 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/417.18 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 417.18 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 35,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760.67/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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