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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.26, 417.13 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.26, 417.13 and 95.53 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.26 : 417.13 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.26/417.13 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.26x = 417.13 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.26x = 39,848.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,848.43/278.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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