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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 417.39 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 417.39 and 95.61 is: 143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 417.39 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/417.39 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 417.39 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 39,906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,906.66/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.44

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