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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 417.29 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 417.29 and 104.90 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 417.29 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/417.29 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 417.29 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 43,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,771.11/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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