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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.12, 417.17 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.12, 417.17 and 95.51 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.12 : 417.17 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.12/417.17 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.12x = 417.17 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.12x = 39,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,844.47/278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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