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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 417.01 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 417.01 and 95.44 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 417.01 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/417.01 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 417.01 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 39,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,799.43/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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