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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.20, 417.03 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.20, 417.03 and 95.55 is: 143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.20 : 417.03 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.20/417.03 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.20x = 417.03 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.20x = 39,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,845.83/278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.23

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