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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.16, 416.95 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.16, 416.95 and 95.49 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.16 : 416.95 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.16/416.95 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.16x = 416.95 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.16x = 39,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,814.56/278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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