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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.21, 417.14 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.21, 417.14 and 95.55 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.21 : 417.14 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.21/417.14 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.21x = 417.14 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.21x = 39,857.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,857.73/278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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