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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.15, 417.23 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.15, 417.23 and 72.70 is: 109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.15 : 417.23 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.15/417.23 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.15x = 417.23 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.15x = 30,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,331.28/278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.05

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