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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 417.18 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 417.18 and 95.62 is: 143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 417.18 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/417.18 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 417.18 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 39,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,890.75/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.44

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