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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.15, 417.02 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.15, 417.02 and 104.80 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.15 : 417.02 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.15/417.02 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.15x = 417.02 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.15x = 43,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,703.70/278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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