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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.11, 417.06 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.11, 417.06 and 95.45 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.11 : 417.06 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.11/417.06 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.11x = 417.06 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.11x = 39,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,808.38/278.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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