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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.11, 417.24 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.11, 417.24 and 95.52 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.11 : 417.24 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.11/417.24 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.11x = 417.24 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.11x = 39,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,854.76/278.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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